Elevating Password Security: An Advanced Password Strength Metre (APSM)

An advanced Password Strength Meter application, aimed to integrate user-specific data and cutting-edge technology, to provide a holistic evaluation of password security and reduce the likelihood of successful guessing attacks.

Hey everyone! Exciting news about my current side project. I'm creating an Advanced Password Strength Meter (APSM) that's going to revolutionize password creation and security.

Built on the fantastic Flask web framework and empowered by the zxcvbn Python library, APSM is designed to make your passwords safer. It uses personal info like your pet's name, birthday, or favorite hobby to provide custom advice for crafting a solid password.

The user-friendly design, aided by HTML5 and CSS3, makes everything from sign-ups to password changes a breeze!

Here's where things get really cool: I'm integrating Machine Learning (ML) to train APSM using securely stored user details in a SQLite database. This gives APSM the ability to identify and counter potential password guessing attacks.

Not only that, APSM will also feature a strong password generator and a learning section. This will host a tutorial on creating sturdy passwords and an interactive Q&A for all your password security queries.

Looking ahead, I'm planning to migrate the tool to a cloud platform – either AWS or Azure. This will make APSM even more accessible and efficient.

While still under construction, APSM is more than just a meter. It's your complete package for ensuring robust and secure passwords. There's still work to do, but I'm thrilled with the progress and can't wait to share the final product with you soon! Stay tuned for more exciting updates on this password revolution! 🚀

The digital world is zooming ahead, but we've still got a big roadblock: password security. Even with fancy tech, we've got two big issues - the tools we use to manage passwords and the habits we have around passwords.

In my research, I found that even when people know what makes a password strong or weak, they still go for the easy option. Why? Well, they don't see the risk until it's too late. On top of that, not enough people are using tools to help manage their passwords. It's clear we need to get a better understanding of why this is happening and how we can change it.

Here are some ideas I think could really make a difference:

🧠Understanding Our Habits: Let's dig into why we do what we do. Why do some people use risky passwords? Why do others not know about password safety at all?

🖥️Checking Our Tools: Let's look at the tools we use from different angles. Are there things about them that are tough for some people to use? If we find these pain points, we can make the tools better.

💪Real-time Feedback: Giving users feedback on their password strength as they create it could steer them towards stronger passwords. We need to see if this really works.

This project is huge and has the potential to change a lot. I'm open to partnership, whether you're an individual, an organization, or an educational institution, if you're excited about making a difference in cybersecurity, I'd love to hear from you. Together, we can make our digital world safer.